What it is

Legendary Vive Le Rock Magazine Xmas Bash! U.K Subs Charlie Harpers debut with Derik & The Disasters, + Desperate Measures, Lovers Left Alive(Finland) + Continental Lovers - It's time for the Legendary Vive Le Rock Magazine Xmas Bash! December wouldn't be the same without Vive Le Rock's annual Vive Le X-Mess bash which this year just got bigger and better.

Now spread over 2 days it sees us taking over London's Water Rats on Friday December 4th and then moving down the coast to punk up the Prince Albert in Brighton on Sunday December 6th. And the lineup's are extra special this year too.

We are proud to announce the London headline act is the live debut of Charlie Harper's new band DERIK & THE DISASTERS who are releasing their cracking debut album this month (read our review on page 81).

Joining Charlie in the band are Del Greening (Peter & Test Tube Babies/Flesh For Lulu), Ramonas’ bassist Vicky and Charlie’s very own grandson Marley on drums.Their album is great and this is sure to be a very special,debut festive show!

Questions

When does VIVE LE X-MESS- LONDON start and end?

VIVE LE X-MESS- LONDON runs Friday, 4 December 2026, 19:00.

Where is VIVE LE X-MESS- LONDON?

VIVE LE X-MESS- LONDON takes place at The Water Rats, 328 Gray's Inn Rd, London, London.

How much are tickets for VIVE LE X-MESS- LONDON?

Tickets for VIVE LE X-MESS- LONDON cost £13 on the official ticket shop.

Also at The Water Rats

  1. 19:30Lady NadeWed 11 Nov · The Water Rats£16.50
  2. 19:30The Celtic Social ClubTue 17 Nov · The Water Rats£19.80
  3. 19:30Charlie Dore 'Curiosity Continued' trio at The Water RatsWed 18 Nov · The Water RatsMusic£22
  4. 19:30Man The LifeboatsFri 20 Nov · The Water Rats£18.70

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